Why impatience isn’t LOVEly
“It’s about time!” I said as I plopped my single item on the checkout counter.As soon as the words came out, my face burned with embarrassment.“I’m so sorry,” I said to the cashier.I wasn’t the only...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: A visit to the Civil Rights Institute: Choosing...
Today, America is in the midst of a tectonic shift regarding money, culture and a fear of outsiders. Fifty-six years ago, these same issues divided our country. At the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Love a spouse can trust
The radio and television host Larry King was asked in an interview about his marriages. He has been married eight times to seven different women. So he must be an expert, right?King answered,...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: Spice of life
My wife loves cooking. When we take road trips she passes the time by reading cookbooks. When browsing the TV, she usually settles on a cooking show. Any cooking show, it seems to me. When we watch...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: Lose the training wheels
I bought my first motorcycle in the spring of 1995. A used black Harley Sportster 883, all chromed up, with snakeskin fringe on the handlebars and wicked custom pipes. It was love at first sight. The...
View ArticleJoe Bass Obituary
Joe Bass, also known as Elmer J. Bass, Jr., age 71, retired to Mexico Beach, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at a local hospital. He was a member of Scott Memorial Church of God and a...
View ArticleWhat’s making you jealous today?
“It was so hard to leave Timmy at his first day of kindergarten today,” my friend said. “I had to turn my head so he wouldn’t see me cry.”“You have no idea how much it hurts to be separated from...
View ArticleShayne Looper: A key to understanding difficult Bible passages
As one ages, the constant trickle of time grows into a torrent. The past nips at the heels of the present, always threatening to devour it. A.W. Tozer says, “Those who are in Christ share with him all...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: Waking up well
Last week I was sick. Nothing serious. One of those things we all have to deal with from time to time, a sore throat and headache with a sinus infection that in a few days threatened to move into my...
View ArticleDavid Musselwhite Obituary
Mr. David Ray Musselwhite, age 77, a resident of Port St. Joe, Florida and Ranburne, Alabama died Wednesday, February 20, 2019.Mr. Musselwhite was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 9, 1941, the...
View ArticleMary Louise Cox Obituary
Mary Louise Cox, 67 of Lynn Haven, Florida passed away peacefully Feburary 23, 2019.She attended Port St. Joe High School. She was employed many years until her retirement at J.C. Penny of Panama...
View ArticleWayne Gregory Braxton Obituary
A Celebration of Life Service to honor the memory of Attorney Wayne Gregory Braxton will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Chipley First Baptist Church located at 1300 South...
View ArticleWhat does our boasting say about us?
“I’m president of my firm, of course. The only way I could get away was to have my partner service my million-dollar-plus clients. I just hope he doesn’t mess things up ….” I’ve never heard anybody...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Loving your enemies: A huge leap to emotional...
“Does it count as saving someone’s life if you just refrain from killing them?” I laughed at this meme on Gina Valley’s Instagram. Now I’m not plotting murder or mayhem, but several times a day, the TV...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The difference between failure and success
I was driving on a primary north-south route before dawn. A half-a-mile away I could see a car coming toward me with his bright lights on. When he went down a hill and disappeared from sight, I turned...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: On the subject of divorce, we need less judgment and more Jesus
I came to know Sharon a long time ago. She worked for a printing company in Illinois that helped publish some of my books. She was great to work with, helping finalize the layout and look for my books....
View ArticleSusan Sparks: Life lessons from a dog sled team
I love watching the famous Iditarod dog sled race that’s taking place this week in Alaska. OK, yeah, I live in New York City. And yeah, the only dog I’ve ever owned was a Labrador retriever named...
View ArticleMarcia Carollynne (Lynne) Wells Obituary
Marcia Carollynne (Lynne) Wells, age 77, of St. Joe Beach died on March 2, 2019. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1942 to Leonore Estelle Snyder and Paul Martin Johnsen, Sr....
View ArticleAvoid a big misunderstanding with God
It surprised me. I stopped my vehicle, staring at the unforgettable sign. This was my introduction to Covington County, Alabama, which is about an hour north of the Gulf Coast. Immediately, I called...
View ArticleElouise Causey Obituary
Elouise Causey 91, of White City, FL passed away March 3, 2019. She was born on April 15, 1927 in Wewahitchka, FL to the late Jeff and Betty Jenks. Elouise is preceded in death by her husband Leroy...
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